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Avid Technology Stage 48 Manual

Configurable remote stage box for venue mix rack systems and venue sc48 consoles
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Stage 48
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PN 9320-65036-00 REV D 12/12

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  • Page 1 Stage 48 for VENUE Systems PN 9320-65036-00 REV D 12/12...
  • Page 2 MasterMeter, TL Metro, TL Space, TL Utilities, Transfuser, Trillium Lane Labs, Vari-Fi, Velvet, X-Form, and XMON are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. Xpand! is Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Stage 48 airflow is from the front of the chassis enclosure to the rear. Make allowances for cooling air to be available to the front panel surface and no restrictions at the rear.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4. Configuring and Installing I/O in Stage 48 ....... .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction

    • Four (4) rear rack brackets (recommended for rear support when mounting a Stage 48 in standard 19” rack) Up to two Stage 48 units can be connected to an Ethernet Snake card-equipped Mix Rack or SC48. All digital and analog remote •...

  • Page 7: Operational Requirements

    To learn more about these and other resources available from Avid, visit our website (www.avid.com). If you need to clean the surface of the Stage 48, use a dry cloth. Do not apply any cleaning solutions, spray cleaners, or abrasives to the surface.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands: Convention Action In the VENUE software, click Options > System Options to display the Options page, then click the System tab. File >...
  • Page 9 Stage 48...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Overview

    Stage 48 If you purchased an SC48 Remote system, a fully populated Stage 48 with two AI16 Analog Input cards and one AO16 Analog Output card is included. If you purchased an empty Stage 48, no I/O cards are present in the I/O card section.
  • Page 11 “Stage 1” on the SC48 Ethernet Snake structions. card. When using two Stage 48 units, set the ID switch to 2 on the second Stage 48 (the Stage 48 connected to the port labeled “Stage 2” on the SC48 Ethernet Snake card).
  • Page 12 It automatically works with a standard modular power cable when connected to an AC receptacle in any country. Stage 48 airflow is from the front and sides of the chassis enclosure to the back. Do not block the fan vents on the back panel of Stage 48.

  • Page 13: Ethernet Snake Card

    Stage 48 into firmware update mode. Stage 2 Ports A and B When using a second Stage 48, Stage 2 port A is used for the pri- Check www.avid.com/support for VENUE support, includ- mary snake connection and port B is for the redundant snake con- ing Stage 48 firmware downloads and firmware update in- nection.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Connecting Stage 48

    Before connecting and powering up your system, you must set the follow the proper power-up sequence. device ID for any Stage 48 remote stage boxes you will be con- necting to Mix Rack or SC48. To make snake connections and power up your system:...

  • Page 15: Confirming I/O

    Connect the included IEC power cable(s) between the Power connector(s) on any Stage 48 units present and your power source. Press the Power switch on the first Stage 48 to power on the device. The Status LED indicator is lit solid yellow while the Stage 48 initializes.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4. Configuring And Installing I/O In Stage 48

    Some or all existing Stage I/O cards are removed from SC48; remote Stage I/O is Stage I/O installed in Stage 48. Mix Rack and installed in up to two Stage 48 units, up to the max- imum Stage I/O capacity of Mix Rack systems. An Ethernet Stage I/O are inputs and outputs that are available under Snake card is then installed in slot C of Mix Rack.

  • Page 17: Removing Mix Rack Stage I/O Cards

    Other configurations are possible. The main requirement is Mix Rack’s back panel, identify the I/O card slots and the that only one AI16 Input card can be located locally. cards you want to remove for use in Stage 48. Removing Mix Rack Stage I/O Cards IO card This section shows how to remove Stage I/O cards from a stan- dard Mix Rack, and from an IOx card-equipped Mix Rack.
  • Page 18 Use the include Stage 48 Quick Setup Guide (or see Chapter 3,  If you want to relocate the AI16 card in slot D to Stage 48, re- “Connecting Stage 48” in this guide) for instructions on how to move the card and mark the cable end “C.”...

  • Page 19: Removing Sc48 Stage I/O Cards

    You can remove SC48 Stage I/O cards prior to sending it to an Avid-authorized service technician for conversion. You can then install these cards in Stage 48. Removing AI16 Input Cards In order to convert your SC48 to an SC48 Remote system, the first two AI16 input cards (installed in slots A and B of the con- sole) must be removed.
  • Page 20 Output cards can be removed from SC48 and installed in Loosen the two interior captive thumbscrews that secure the Stage 48. The following procedure shows how to remove an out- card to the console chassis. put card from slot D of SC48.
  • Page 21 Figure 20. Disconnecting the 50-pin ribbon cable Leave the disconnected ribbon cable in the console. Do not attempt to remove it. Tuck the unconnected end of the cable and any excess cabling in the gap along the inner right side of the console. Stage 48...

  • Page 22: Installing Stage I/O Cards In Stage 48

    Power down Stage 48. Remove power and audio cables from Stage 48. On the front panel of Stage 48, locate the slots where you want to install the cards. It is recommended that you install cards in Stage 48 starting with the top slot. If you are installing a com- Figure 24.
  • Page 23 Use a screwdriver to make sure the card is properly • For a card installed in the top slot of Stage 48, use the cable secured. that is labeled in Figure 29 as “1.”...

  • Page 24: Installing Stage 48 In A Rack

    Installing Stage 48 in a Rack Stage 48 can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. When in- stalling Stage 48 in a rack, it is recommended that you install the included rear brackets for stability. Your rack must be equipped with rear rack rails.
  • Page 25 Stage 48...

  • Page 26: Chapter 5. Specifications

    Chapter 5: Specifications Supported Stage I/O Card Audio Specifications AI16 Analog Input Card Parameter Specifications Limit Units Condition/Comment Type Balanced, XLR3-Female 6 dB analog steps with 0.1 dB dig- Gain +10 to +60 ital increments and crossfade at analog relay switch point Max Input Level Pad ON Input Impedance, pad OFF...

  • Page 27: Stage 48 Mechanical Specifications

    All measurements at Fs=48 kHz with 150 Ohm source impedance and 600 Ohm load impedance, unless otherwise specified. 0 dBU = 0.775Vrms. Stage 48 Mechanical Specifications Stage 48 Mechanical Specifications 8.75 x 17.05 x 18 inches (222 x 433 x 455 mm) without ears Dimensions (H x W x D) 8.75 x 19 x 18 inches (222 x 481 x 455 mm) with ears...

  • Page 28: Power And Status Led Indicators

    Status LED Indicator (Stage 48 Only) (Stage 48 and Ethernet Snake Card) The Power LED lights to indicated the power status of Stage 48 The Status LEDs on the Ethernet Snake Card and the Stage 48 as follows: light to indicate status as follows:...
  • Page 29 Stage 48...

  • Page 30: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    Appendix A: Compliance Information FCC Compliance for United States Environmental Compliance Radio and Television Interference Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union Communication Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 31 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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